Ep 10 - 'How Less is More When You Network Strategically', with guest Wendy Lloyd Curley

Her Ambitious Career

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In Episode 10, “How Less is More When You Network Strategically”, Wendy Lloyd Curley is sharing lots of valuable insights as to how to be more effective and confident in your networking efforts.
Wendy talks about knowing your target market and having a goal when you attend networking events. She also shares a mountain of other valuable nuggets:

· The golden rule of networking: it’s not to sell (whether you're in a Sales role or not); it’s about making connections to help you achieve your goals in the long term

· Take all the pressure off yourself at events by asking the people you meet about them and always actively listen to their answers

· Be targeted – quality connections should be your focus so don’t be distracted thinking you need to speak to everyone in the room
· Simplify your strategy by using the PAL method (know your Purpose; have an Agenda; know the Length of time you have to get your result)

· Learn to measure the results of your networking efforts

Best quote from this episode (feel free to repost this on your social channels!):
“The first reason many people feel uncomfortable with networking is they don’t have a goal, a strategy or action that they’re working towards. A good first strategy is knowing why you’re there and finding 1-2 people to build relationships with. The quality of the contacts you make is far more important than quantity at every networking event you attend.” (Wendy Lloyd Curley, guest on ‘Her Ambitious Career’ Podcast)
Guest Bio:
Wendy is on a mission to give business people a framework to increase their networks, improve their social influence and profitably grow their businesses. She runs global consulting company Strategic Networking and is part of a global community, as a franchise owner, of BNI Sydney North East.

As you know, I like talking to my guests about what 'ambition' means to them. Here's Wendy's take on 'ambition': “Ambition is about being generous. It is striving to influence, affect, inspire and improve more people. Ambition also reflects desired outcomes for how one lives life. I’m ambitious for both reasons…. generosity and outcomes.”

Visit Wendy’s website to find out more about her strategic networking courses here www.strategicnetworking.com

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Host Bio: Rebecca Allen is a Career Success Coach for ambitious women who want more from their lives and careers. She has worked over the last 10 years with clients from companies including ANZ Bank, Origin Energy, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil and loves getting those excited phone calls from clients saying they’ve been promoted, have negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. You can check Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au

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